Poirier v. Wal-Mart Canada Corp., [2006] B.C.T.C. 1138 (SC)
| Judge | Arnold-Bailey, J. |
| Court | Supreme Court of British Columbia (Canada) |
| Case Date | June 12, 2006 |
| Jurisdiction | British Columbia |
| Citations | [2006] B.C.T.C. 1138 (SC);2007 BCSC 66;2006 BCSC 1138 |
Poirier v. Wal-Mart, [2006] B.C.T.C. 1138 (SC)
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Temp. Cite: [2006] B.C.T.C. TBEd. AU.039
Michel Poirier (plaintiff) v. Wal-Mart Canada Corp. (defendant)
(S83322; 2006 BCSC 1138; 2007 BCSC 66)
Indexed As: Poirier v. Wal-Mart Canada Corp.
British Columbia Supreme Court
New Westminster
Arnold-Bailey, J.
July 24, 2006 and January 12, 2007.
Summary:
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Damage Awards - Topic 647
Torts/Quebec responsibility - Injury to the person - Invasion or breach of privacy - See paragraphs 95 to 109.
Master and Servant - Topic 1912
Remuneration - Bonuses - Entitlement - See paragraphs 110 to 128.
Master and Servant - Topic 1982
Remuneration - Vacation pay - Entitlement to - See paragraphs 129 to 144.
Master and Servant - Topic 7563
Dismissal or discipline of employees - Grounds - Dishonesty (incl. misrepresentation of qualifications) - See paragraphs 1 to 8 and 20 to 71.
Practice - Topic 7030
Costs - Party and party costs - Entitlement to party and party costs - Where success or fault divided - See paragraphs 160 to 197.
Practice - Topic 7454
Costs - Solicitor and client costs - Entitlement to solicitor and client costs - Improper, irresponsible or unconscionable conduct - See paragraphs 198 to 238.
Torts - Topic 5410
Invasion of privacy - General - Violation of privacy - Statutory tort - See paragraphs 74 to 94.
Counsel:
Robert A. Sider and Deborah Cushing, articled student, for the plaintiff, Michel Poirier;
Dagmar Dlab, Gregory J. Heywood and Gordon Turriff, Q.C., for the defendant, Wal-Mart Canada Corp.
This action was heard on July 4-8, 11-14, November 21-25 and 28-30 and December 1 and 2, 2005 and June 12, 2006, by Arnold-Bailey, J., of the British Columbia Supreme Court, who delivered the following decision on July 24, 2006. Subsequently submissions on costs were heard on December 1, 2006, with additional reasons issued on January 12, 2007.
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